OOC: Sorry, but this is a closed thread between SexyChele and some one who knows who he is
IC: I wake up to the sound of rain thrumming against the roof and against the windows. Rolling over, I look out at the window and sigh. I glance at the clock on the table by the bed - 8 am.
I sit up and stretch, looking very much like a cat. I draw the blankets up around my chin to ward off the semi-chill in the room. I glance at the fireplace, but then - who lits a fire at 8 in the morning? I look at the window once again, and think of the plans I had for that day - now ruined.
I had decided to take a few days off from the hustle and bustle that is Boston to this quiet piece of Maine coastline for a 3 day "mini-vacation". Fall was almost over, the tourists gone, and I had gotten a wonderful deal on this bed and breakfast. I hadn't planned on rain.
Crawling out from between the sheets, I rushed to the shower and let the hot water rush over me. Drying quickly, I slip on a pair of jeans and a sweater, before putting on my boots. Running a brush quickly through my long auburn hair, I hurry downstairs for breakfast.
Because the season is late, there is only one other couple staying at the B&B, and from the looks of things they are newlyweds. Looking out the window as I sip my coffee, the owner, Mrs. Bainbridge, sits next to me.
"What's up, Sam? You know we do get rain here, specially this time of the year."
Sighing, I look at her.
"Yes, I know. It's just I was hoping to go for that bike ride today, now I'm afraid you're stuck with me all day."
"Now, now, there's plenty to do - even when it rains. Why, you wouldn't know it, but we have a fine little art gallery right here in town! Oh, it's not big, mind you, but the man who runs it is an artist himself and we are quite proud of him. Maybe you should check it out?"
I smile as she leaves, and contemplate what my new plans might be. I sigh as I place the empty cup on the table. The newlyweds have long since disappeared and Mrs. Bainbridge is busy in the kitchen. The only sound the ticking of the grandfather clock in the hallway. Maybe a walk in the rain might not be that bad after all.
Slipping into my coat and selecting an umbrella, I open the door and step out into the downpour. Luckily, the town is quite small - just like many small New England towns. The B&B is at the southernmost tip of town and I start walking north, peering into store windows and greeting the few brave people out in the rain. Suddenly, my attention is arrested by a certain sight. In the window is a painting such that I have never seen before. The colors almost tones of sepia except for a bright spot of red in one corner. Standing in the rain I stare at the painting - well, pastel, really - unaware of the rain pouring around me. Looking up at the sign, I see that I have wandered onto the art gallery Mrs. Bainbridge spoke of. What could it hurt? Maybe I'll find something I like.
I open the door and step into the brightly lit gallery. I can tell almost at once that most of the paintings reflect the same style as the one in the window. A few different. All well done. I step from one painting to the next, admiring each in it's own right. From somewhere above me I hear a noise and glance up.
"Here, who's there? OH! Hello! Wasn't expecting any customers today, least not in weather like this."
I looked up at a man leaning over a railing. He seemed well-built, longish dark hair, slightly streaked with gray, full beard, and dancing eyes. I felt my cheeks blush slightly as I stared up at him.
"Uh, hello! I hope I'm not intruding, but Mrs. Bainbridge told me this gallery was a must see. I have to agree that what I see is quite impressive. Is the artist local?"
IC: I wake up to the sound of rain thrumming against the roof and against the windows. Rolling over, I look out at the window and sigh. I glance at the clock on the table by the bed - 8 am.
I sit up and stretch, looking very much like a cat. I draw the blankets up around my chin to ward off the semi-chill in the room. I glance at the fireplace, but then - who lits a fire at 8 in the morning? I look at the window once again, and think of the plans I had for that day - now ruined.
I had decided to take a few days off from the hustle and bustle that is Boston to this quiet piece of Maine coastline for a 3 day "mini-vacation". Fall was almost over, the tourists gone, and I had gotten a wonderful deal on this bed and breakfast. I hadn't planned on rain.
Crawling out from between the sheets, I rushed to the shower and let the hot water rush over me. Drying quickly, I slip on a pair of jeans and a sweater, before putting on my boots. Running a brush quickly through my long auburn hair, I hurry downstairs for breakfast.
Because the season is late, there is only one other couple staying at the B&B, and from the looks of things they are newlyweds. Looking out the window as I sip my coffee, the owner, Mrs. Bainbridge, sits next to me.
"What's up, Sam? You know we do get rain here, specially this time of the year."
Sighing, I look at her.
"Yes, I know. It's just I was hoping to go for that bike ride today, now I'm afraid you're stuck with me all day."
"Now, now, there's plenty to do - even when it rains. Why, you wouldn't know it, but we have a fine little art gallery right here in town! Oh, it's not big, mind you, but the man who runs it is an artist himself and we are quite proud of him. Maybe you should check it out?"
I smile as she leaves, and contemplate what my new plans might be. I sigh as I place the empty cup on the table. The newlyweds have long since disappeared and Mrs. Bainbridge is busy in the kitchen. The only sound the ticking of the grandfather clock in the hallway. Maybe a walk in the rain might not be that bad after all.
Slipping into my coat and selecting an umbrella, I open the door and step out into the downpour. Luckily, the town is quite small - just like many small New England towns. The B&B is at the southernmost tip of town and I start walking north, peering into store windows and greeting the few brave people out in the rain. Suddenly, my attention is arrested by a certain sight. In the window is a painting such that I have never seen before. The colors almost tones of sepia except for a bright spot of red in one corner. Standing in the rain I stare at the painting - well, pastel, really - unaware of the rain pouring around me. Looking up at the sign, I see that I have wandered onto the art gallery Mrs. Bainbridge spoke of. What could it hurt? Maybe I'll find something I like.
I open the door and step into the brightly lit gallery. I can tell almost at once that most of the paintings reflect the same style as the one in the window. A few different. All well done. I step from one painting to the next, admiring each in it's own right. From somewhere above me I hear a noise and glance up.
"Here, who's there? OH! Hello! Wasn't expecting any customers today, least not in weather like this."
I looked up at a man leaning over a railing. He seemed well-built, longish dark hair, slightly streaked with gray, full beard, and dancing eyes. I felt my cheeks blush slightly as I stared up at him.
"Uh, hello! I hope I'm not intruding, but Mrs. Bainbridge told me this gallery was a must see. I have to agree that what I see is quite impressive. Is the artist local?"